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LS53 FLF

2003 Peugeot 406

Silver Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

85,276 mi
Last recorded85,276 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Peugeot 406103,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 FLF
MakePeugeot
Model406
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 85,276 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 83,936 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 82,430 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyres worn on outer shoulders

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in sidewall but not showing cords

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 82,430 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyres worn on outer shoulders

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in sidewall but not showing cords

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 81,014 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 79,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 77,496 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 77,496 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 75,814 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 74,789 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 74,358 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 74,353 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 72,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake discs corroded and scored

Pass 29 Oct 2010 72,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs corroded and scored

Pass 20 Oct 2009 70,373 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 66,723 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 66,723 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 6,331 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 59,919 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Peugeot 406?

Based on 2,150,418 MOT tests across 237,401 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
7,570
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
237,401
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 164,607
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96,011
position lamp(s) not working 72,635
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,239
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 65,126
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LS53 FLF is a 2003 Peugeot 406 in Silver with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 Peugeot 406 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 103,810 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Peugeot 406 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 164,607 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS53 FLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 406 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Peugeot 406 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LS53 FLF registered?

LS53 FLF is a 2003 Peugeot 406, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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